Title: Visit Lakeland: Best of Lakeland Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com [Hotels in Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Lakeland-Hotels.d841982816343515136.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Lakeland-Vacation-Rentals.d841982816343515136.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Lakeland.d841982816343515136.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Lakeland.d841982816343515136.Car-Rental-Guide)[Lakeland Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Lakeland.d841982816343515136.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Lakeland ## Travel Guide ![Would you like to live in Finland near city Hämeenlinna. Ashore lake Armijärvi. Armijärvi is about 800 metre long and 150 metre wide groundwater lake. At its deepest about 9 metre.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635961889728/c1bf9b55-2e75-4daf-9974-0339a180781f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Would you like to live in Finland near city Hämeenlinna. Ashore lake Armijärvi. Armijärvi is about 800 metre long and 150 metre wide groundwater lake. At its deepest about 9 metre.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635961889728/c1bf9b55-2e75-4daf-9974-0339a180781f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Armijärvi is about 800 metre long and 150 metre wide groundwater lake. At its deepest about 9 metre. Armi Kuusela was chosen to Miss Universum 1952. Finnish people were so proud of her because her father was from Finland even tough she was born in Canada Ontario. It`s told that her father chose her name because of the beauty of lake Armijärvi.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635961889728/b620ff13-0443-48dd-a342-9d56b5f65121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![This is islet in midlle of the lake Lotilanjärvi. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5279/7ef5a3d9-65d7-4a7b-b406-67ccd99daf36.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Just read that half of Finnish population lives as near as 200 metres from forest, and we love it.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5279/2480e6de-b323-42a8-84af-bed6c37ffbc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Lakeland Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Lakeland ![Kuopio City Hall on the Market Square in winter, Finland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532523171/2f3660d4-0aff-4f50-894a-a0ba89c5aca7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Kuopio 5/5(1 area review) You'll enjoy the museums and churches in Downtown Kuopio. You might want to make time for a stop at Museum of Kuopio or Pikku-Pietarin Torikuja. [](https://expedia.com/Kuopio-Downtown-Kuopio.dx553248627443958521) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kauppi While Kauppi isn't home to many top sights, Kaupin Sports Center and Rauhaniemi Beach are some notable places to visit nearby. [](https://expedia.com/Tampere-Kauppi.dx553248635976007681) ![Vanajanlinna](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5271/2130c356-d947-4909-8700-2abfc9e9c3d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Hakumäki If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hakumäki and surrounding area, you can visit Helgelidin Nature Reserve and Hämeenlinnan Taidemuseo. [](https://expedia.com/Hameenlinna-Hakumaki.dx553248635976400649) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Paloinen Though Paloinen might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pöllösenlahti and Iisalmi New Church. [](https://expedia.com/Iisalmi-Paloinen.dx553248635975869429) [See our Where To Stay guide](https://expedia.com/Lakeland.dx841982816343515136.Where-To-Stay?rfrr=TG.LP.Dest.Neighborhoods) - Lakeland Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Lakeland ![Lapland Hotels Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66860000/66854800/66854724/7f0be297_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lapland Hotels Arena Ratapihankatu 54 Tampere $152 nightly $172 total Feb 26 - Feb 27 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nokia Arena and Ratina Shopping Center are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews) Excellent hotel Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F26%2F2026&endDate=2%2F27%2F2026&selected=66854724&PinnedHotelID=66854724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=841982816343515136) ![Scandic Tampere City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2200/2192/5e4b474b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Scandic Tampere City Hämeenkatu 1 Tampere $104 nightly $118 total Mar 1 - Mar 2 Total with taxes and fees Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Great location, clean and good restaurant Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=3%2F1%2F2026&endDate=3%2F2%2F2026&selected=2192&PinnedHotelID=2192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=841982816343515136) ![Hotel H28](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119360000/119352100/119352026/194483a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel H28 28 Hämeenkatu Tampere Pirkanmaa $113 nightly $129 total Feb 9 - Feb 10 Total with taxes and fees Stay at this hotel in Tampere. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Hämeenpuisto Park and Kivimuseo are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (218 reviews) Lovely clean and quiet room with a view! The bed was good and very comfortable. On the other hand, the two little chairs in the room were not and I was hoping there had been at least one comfortable chair to sit in. Also the table was ridiculously small for the size of the room. The flooring material ... Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026&selected=119352026&PinnedHotelID=119352026&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=841982816343515136) [See all 2,141 properties in Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=2%2F9%2F2026&endDate=2%2F10%2F2026®ionId=841982816343515136) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Forenom Aparthotel Lahti](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8720000/8715500/8715470/27d864c3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forenom Aparthotel Lahti Rauhankatu 14 Lahti Stay at this apartment in Lahti. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Market Square, Lahti and Lahden Historiallinen ... 7/10 Good! (536 reviews) Very clean! Perfect location, view of Christmas tree in the Square! I only saw 1 Staff, a cleaner. She was very nice! I didn't cook, but it would have been perfect. I was very happy there is a Hot Pot in the room! I called to extend my stay, Customer Svc was very helpful! I will rent again! Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025 [](https://expedia.com/Lahti-Hotels-Forenom-Aparthotel-Lahti.h8715470.Hotel-Information) ![Forenom Aparthotel Tampere Kauppakatu](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88650000/88640300/88640268/368ac831_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Forenom Aparthotel Tampere Kauppakatu 4 Kauppakatu Tampere Stay at this aparthotel in Tampere. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Ainamuoti and Tampere Theatre are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (190 reviews) Huge bathroom, great facilities and great location Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tampere-Hotels-Forenom-Aparthotel-Tampere-Kauppakatu.h88640268.Hotel-Information) ![Wallesmanni - Nokia Arena by Come in](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119270000/119269000/119268986/50aa3d6c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Wallesmanni - Nokia Arena by Come in 8 Kansikatu Tampere Pirkanmaa Stay at this apartment in Tampere. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Nokia Arena and Ratina Shopping Center are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) All was excellent Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.com/Tampere-Hotels-Nokia-Arena-Apartments-By-Come-In.h119268986.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Lakeland](https://expedia.com/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=841982816343515136&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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It is a 15th-century three-tower castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6110040/70e8b774-24eb-41b2-a985-f1a802cc8d7f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Olavinlinna Castle 4/5(1 review) After visiting Olavinlinna Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Savonlinna. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.com/Olavinlinna-Castle-Savonlinna.d6110040.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ideapark You can do some window-shopping at Ideapark during your stay in Lempaala. While you're in the area, stroll along the lakeside. [](https://expedia.com/Ideapark-Lempaala.d6215072.Vacation-Attraction) #### Nokia Arena Catch an event at Nokia Arena during your trip to Tampere. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Nokia-Arena-Tampere.d735428982745096192.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tampere Hall 5/5(2 reviews) You can make plans for a show at Tampere Hall during your trip to Tampere. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Tampere-Hall-Tampere.d6110004.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ratina Shopping Center You can enjoy retail therapy at Ratina Shopping Center during your trip to Tampere. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Ratina-Shopping-Center-Tampere.d735428088173121536.Vacation-Attraction) #### Peurunka Lake 3.5/5(3 reviews) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Peurunka Lake during your travels in Laukaa. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 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